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Order a Bunch of Food From Olive Garden and We'll Guess Your Strongest Personality Trait

Ian Fortey

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About This Quiz

Do you know why Olive Garden has been around since 1982? It's no accident, that's for sure. People like Olive Garden because it gives you what you want. Breadsticks until the cows come home, salad for days and soup as far as the eye can see. And that's just for starters. There's pasta and seafood and all kinds of other entrees that are hearty and filling and pretty decent overall. Some might complain that it's not authentic Italian but hey, is Olive Garden in Italy?

Generally speaking, there seems to be a little bit of something for everyone at Olive Garden. It appeals to a wide range of people with a wide range of tastes. If you're an Olive Garden fan (and let's hope you are since you're here), then it definitely appeals to something in you. But the question is what? And since we're asking questions, do you think it's possible to actually figure out something about your personality based on what you like at Olive Garden? We 100% think so. In fact, we're pretty sure we can pick out your strongest personality trait based on Olive Garden alone! All you need to do is take the quiz and see for yourself!

Since we all know cheese makes everything better, what cheesy item is calling your name?

Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo

Fried Mozzarella

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Chicken Parmigiana

Has anyone ever gone to Olive Garden and not had breadsticks? How many can you eat?

There's one way to find out.

Just one or two; no need to ruin my appetite.

You probably don't need more than three or so.

I dunno, I'll have a basket and eat whatever I like.

You can actually get breadstick sandwiches at Olive Garden if a plain breadstick is no good. What kind would you have?

Spicy Calabrian Chicken Sandwich.

Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich.

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich.

Italian Meatball Sandwich.

If a breadstick is too plain and a breadstick sandwich is too filling, maybe you just need to dip your breadstick in something. Which one would you pick?

Maybe a little of everything

Marinara

Just some garlic butter is fine.

Alfredo sauce

You have several options if you want to eat unlimited something at Olive Garden. What will you choose?

I want one of those endless pasta passes.

Salad

Soup

Breadsticks

Unlimited salad seems like a challenge. How much salad are you going to eat with your meal anyway?

I'll toss one or two in, why not?

It's not a good use of time or money to fill up on salad.

I'll have one.

Honestly? Probably none.

The unlimited soup has a lot more variety than breadsticks or salad since there are four kinds. What kind of soup would you like?

Zuppa Toscana

Minestrone

Chicken & Gnocchi

Pasta e Fagioli

Half of the fun of going to Olive Garden is crafting the perfect dish of pasta. What will you start with?

Cavatappi

Spaghetti

Rigatoni

Angel Hair

Your pasta is crying out for sauce! Which is the best kind?

Creamy Pesto Sauce

Traditional Marinara

Five Cheese Marinara

Traditional Meat Sauce

A bowl of pasta with sauce is OK, but it could be better. What goes on top?

Shrimp

Just grated cheese

Meatballs

Grilled chicken

What's Olive Garden offering that you just can't ever make the same when you try at home?

Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Breadsticks

Lasagna

Chocolate Brownie Lasagna

Pasta isn't the only thing you can get at Olive Garden. If you want some chicken, what might you order?

Spicy Calabrian Chicken Tenders

Chicken & Cheese Piadina

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Fingers

If you need red meat, there's beef on the menu. Which one would you pick?

Steak Gorgonzola-Alfredo

6 oz. Sirloin with Fettucine Alfredo

Braised Beef Bolognese

Braised Beef & Tortelloni

Maybe some shrimp are calling your name. What shrimp dish would you try?

Spicy Shrimp Scampi Fritta

Shrimp Scampi

Stuffed Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp

Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Sometimes you just want some seafood to brighten your day. Which of these sounds best?

Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Seafood Alfredo

Herb-Grilled Salmon

Salmon Piccata

If you're an alfredo fan, you have a few choices at Olive Garden. Which one sounds best?

Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Stuffed Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

Chicken Alfredo

How much would you be willing to pay to have a never-ending pasta pass for a year that gives you all the pasta you can eat for 365 days?

They cost $300, so I'd be down for that.

I don't think I could make use of that.

I guess less than whatever I would normally spend at Olive Garden in a year.

Whatever seems reasonable.

Suppose you actually had a never-ending pasta pass. How often would you use it?

I'm not sure.

Once a week maybe

I'd have to use it a couple times a week to make it worthwhile.

Whenever I thought of it, I guess.

Pasta that's stuffed with something is always awesome. What stuffed pasta is best?

Stuffed Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp

Cheese Ravioli

Braised Beef & Tortelloni

Ravioli di Portobello

Parmesan cheese is a classic for any Italian dish. Which Parmesan dish is best?

Parmesan Zucchini Bites

Chicken Parmigiana

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

Garlic Parmesan Fries

No one doesn't like lasagna. What's the best lasagna variant?

Chocolate Brownie Lasagna

Lasagna Classico

Lasagna Fritta

Lasagna Dip with Pasta Chips

If you're down for a little more authentic taste, try the Taste of the Mediterranean menu. What would you order?

Ravioli di Portobello

Herb-Grilled Salmon

Chicken Giardino

Shrimp Scampi Mini Pasta Bowl

If you're in the market for some veggie dishes, what might you order?

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Eggplant Parmigiana

Garlic Parmesan Fries

You like chocolate, right? What tasty chocolate dessert would you order?

Chocolate Chunkin' Pumpkin Cheesecake

Chocolate Cannoli

Black Tie Mousse Cake

S'mores Layer Cake

On the off chance you don't like chocolate-forward desserts, you could always order a different dessert. Which one would you pick?

Warm Apple Crostata

Traditional Cannoli

Seasonal Sicilian Cheesecake

Tiramisu

If you're not hungry for a huge dessert, you could always go for a Dolcini minis dessert. Which one would you pick?

Amaretto Tiramisu

Chocolate Mousse

Dark Chocolate Caramel Cream

Strawberry & White Chocolate

Some folks prefer to drink their dessert. Which dessert cocktail would you pick?

Chocolate Almond Amoré

Irish Coffee

Cappuccino Viva Italiano

Caramel Amaretto Macchiato

If you like the sounds of a hand-crafted, non-alcoholic specialty drink, then pick one of these!

Kiwi-Melon Limonata

Italian Ice Milkshake

Mixed Berry Sparkling Water

Strawberry-Passion Fruit Limonata

If you do want a drink with a little kick, you could try some sangria. Which of these sounds best?

Watermelon Moscato Sangria

Peach Sangria

Berry Sangria

Green Apple Moscato Sangria

There are a whole bunch of specialty cocktails if you're in the market for those. Which one would you pick?

Frozen Blackberry-Pineapple Margarita

Classic Martini

Makers Black Cherry Coke

Mojito

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